How to Clean Soccer Shoes

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Soccer Shoes

Soccer shoes are the most important piece of equipment a soccer player uses. Once a soccer player has found a pair of soccer shoes he or she likes and has them broken in, they will use them until they fall apart. That is why keeping a good pair of soccer shoes clean is important to any soccer player.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Clean Cloth or Towel
Leather Shoe Oil
Water
Soccer Shoes
Mild Soap
Newspaper

Step 1

Dirty Soccer Shoes

The most important step to keeping soccer shoes clean is to start the cleaning process immediately after using the shoes. As soon as you use your soccer shoes clean off all the dirt, mud, grass, etc. from them. This can be done with your hands, a towel or by pounding the soles of the soccer shoes together.
Step 2

Bucket of Soapy Water

Once all the dirt and debris on the soccer shoes that can be removed by hand is gone, use a clean towel and a bucket of warm soapy water to gently clean the rest of the dirt and debris away.
Step 3

Rinse off the soccer shoes with clean water and allow them to dry. If they are really wet place newspapers inside to help soak up some of the water.
Step 4

Leather Oil

Use a clean cloth or towel and gently rub a leather oil of your choice on the soccer shoes. Be sure to apply a generous amount and make sure to thoroughly rub the oil into the leather. The soccer shoes are now clean and ready to be stored in a safe place.

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tamby2112 said

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on 4/24/2009 I wish I would have done this when I played!! I will for my kids for sure.. Thanks.

MaryKBrennan said

on 2/24/2009 My kids just began playing soccer. Thanks for the tips.

kittykat3 said

on 2/24/2009 Good tips, especially cleaning it immediately after use. It's so much more difficult to clean when the dirt and debris have hardened. 5*.